Description
The State of Missouri, via the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, is procuring a single‑source contract to provide “Rules Modernization Support” for its childcare licensing regulations. The work builds on an existing partnership with the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA), which has deep institutional knowledge of Missouri’s regulatory framework and the DESE Childcare Rule Task Force. The contractor will continue to rewrite and update the state’s childcare licensing rules to meet Executive Order 25‑15 and ensure compliance with federal requirements, leveraging the existing Key Indicator system. The contract is for an initial one‑year period with two optional one‑year renewals, allowing continuity of expertise without the need for extensive onboarding.
• Scope: Ongoing regulatory analysis, drafting, and modernization of Missouri childcare licensing rules.
• Duration: 1‑year base period plus up to two 1‑year extensions.
• Procurement Method: Single Feasible Source (Sole Source) – NARA is the only qualified provider.
• Funding: Not disclosed; typical for a state‑level regulatory consulting effort.
• Deliverables: Updated rule text, compliance documentation, and support for the DESE Key Indicator system.
• Evaluation: Not competitive; award based on sole‑source justification.